Brian

Owner/Editor of Industryoutsider.com, outdoor enthusiast, photographer, animal lover, and collector of gadgets, cameras, knives, and firearms. Recreational shooter, and 2A supporter. Former competitive cyclist. Life's too short to take things to seriously. Have fun. A bad day outdoors beats a good day at the office every time.

Review: Maya Cycle Trailer

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There’s the old saying that “good things are worth waiting for”, and the Maya Cycle bicycle trailer was certainly worth the wait. First spotted at Interbike 2009, I was intrigued by this trailer, as it had some features that made it truly stand out from the competition. But I had to be very patient, as … Read more

Review: Citysafe 200 Anti-Theft Shoulder Bag From Pacsafe

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Some products are just more difficult to review than others. For instance, bear spray. Lacking a wild and angry bear to test it on, we’re going to take the manufacturer’s word, as well as that of satisfied users, when it comes to verifying claims of effectiveness. When testing the Citysafe 200 handbag from Pacsafe, we … Read more

Nikwax Winner Reviews His Prize Package

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This is a guest review from Alex D, winner of the Nikwax giveaway. – Brian   I started cycling regularly with an old mountain bike with flat pedals.  I wasn‘t fit for the bike and made the seat height adjustment to what felt “right.”  Soon enough, I had discovered parts of my pelvic region I … Read more

Review: Skechers GOwalk Women’s Shoes

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Shortly after arriving on the footwear scene, Skechers became one of the hottest brands among teens and young adults. Their first offerings were skate shoes and industrial-style boots. From there, the product line grew exponentially, with hip styles to suit just about every fashion sense. Today, Skechers has footwear for sports, school, the office, and … Read more

Albabici and Sci’Con to Support American Cyclists at Fixed Fest 2012 in Indonesia

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OXNARD, Calif. –  Albabici, a leading importer of Italian cycling products, and Sci’Con Technical Bags, Italian makers of arguably the world’s best bike travel cases -are teaming up to support two American fixed-gear bike racers who will be competing in Fixed Fest 2012 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Fixed Fest 2012, set for July 13-15 at Jakarta’s … Read more